Weiqiao Wu

Violin

Hometown: Shenyang, ChinaAlma maters: Central Conservatory of Music, China; The Boston ConservatoryAwards/Competitions: 1st Prize, 2015 Boston Conservatory String Competition; 1st Place, 2014 Boston Conservatory Chamber Horner CompetitionAppearances: Tanglewood Music Center, 2017; National Orchestra Institute, 2014; Heifetz International Musik Institute, 2013; Music master course Japan, 2015; Prague Summer Night Music Festival, 2016; Chichibu International Music Festival, 2013; Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, 2013–16; Indian Hill Orchestra, 2015–17Musical origins: I started playing violin at the age of 6.What inspired you to audition for TŌN?: I found out about TŌN while searching for orchestra programs online and thought it was awesome that they perform in blue!Favorite piece to play: Chausson’s PoèmeFavorite obscure piece: Peter Maxwell Davies’ Eight Songs for a Mad KingFavorite composer fact: J.S. Bach was overshadowed by his son J.C. Bach.Which composer would have had the best social media: Prokofiev because he was so sassyFavorite fact about your instrument: It’s simply gorgeous.The thing most people don’t know about classical music is: Even classical musicians sometimes fall asleep in classical concert.Favorite non-classical musician or band: BeyoncéBest song to have on repeat: Tori Kelly’sPaper HeartsWhat recording would you take to a deserted island: Bach’s Chaconne Favorite non-musical hobby or activity: Acrylic paintingFavorite book: The Little PrinceFavorite painting: Munch’s The ScreamPiece of advice for a young classical musician: The sound may come out from your instrument, but music only comes from your heart.Time travel destination: I want to see the world 500 years from now